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Dinner plate 24cm (Hidaski)
Dinner plate 24cm (Hidaski)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 20mm
・(Diameter) 240mm
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)
【Before use】
As this is made from natural clay, the surface has fine irregularities where oil and moisture can easily penetrate.
To prevent this as much as possible, we recommend soaking in water for about 30 minutes before use if possible. Please note that cups and similar items will inevitably develop color staining from coffee and other beverages.
【After use】
Dish detergent may be used, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend natural air drying before storing.
【About color staining】
Strong-colored substances such as coffee and tea will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For concerning stains, please try oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen-yaki is pottery that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
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This convenient 24cm rimmed plate is perfect for daily dining.
The refined appearance with its rim makes it suitable not only for everyday meals like pasta and hamburgers, but also for serving cheese, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres.
The "Hidasuki" firing color is characterized by the traces of rice straw used during the firing process.
*Each piece has a unique pattern depending on the placement of the straw
*Bizen pottery firing varies greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay, and can also differ significantly based on the placement within the kiln. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images show examples of firing patterns, so please understand that the color and pattern will not be exactly the same.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as a unique characteristic of Bizen pottery.
The History of Bizen Pottery
Bizen pottery is said to have originated from the gradual development of Sue pottery (sueki) production techniques from the Kofun period, with the production of everyday utensils such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. By the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be produced.
Characteristics of Bizen ware
We use clay called "hiyose," which is a mixture of soil excavated from rice fields combined with mountain soil and black soil containing iron. Without using glaze, the pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, fired finish that produces a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are all unique, with no two pieces being identical.
Bizen ware manufacturing process
In Bizen pottery, where the clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's character reflects the individuality of each kiln or artisan. After shaping on a potter's wheel or by hand-building, the pieces are naturally dried and fired in climbing kilns or electric kilns. The firing of Bizen pottery is typically done using split red pine wood.
Bizen ware
Bizen-yaki pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns, along with Seto, Tokoname, Tamba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen-yaki is formed from high-quality clay, dried, and then fired without painting or glazing, which allows the natural character of the clay to emerge beautifully. The firing produces distinctive patterns such as goma, sangiri, and hidasuki, which result from the way pieces are arranged in the kiln and the components of ash and straw that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.